Top choice mail server for Ubuntu is Postfix with Dovecot or Sendmail.
Top choice mail server for Ubuntu is Postfix with Dovecot or Sendmail.
Hey Ben, I see you're looking to set up a mail server on your Contabo VPS for custom domain emails. You need a solution that supports multiple domains, an online panel like Roundcube, and SFTP access. Since you're on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, here are some options you can explore:
- **Postfix + Dovecot**: A classic setup for SMTP and email delivery. Pair it with Dovecot for a web-based mail interface.
- **Mailcow**: Lightweight, open-source solution that works well with multiple domains and integrates with various clients.
- **Postfix with a custom panel**: Use Roundcube or similar to manage emails remotely while keeping SFTP access.
For guidance, check out tutorials on installing Postfix and Dovecot, or follow the official documentation for Mailcow. Let me know if you want step-by-step instructions!
Best,
[Your Name]
Postfix, Dovecot, and Roundcube could work well together. See the guide for setup details. You'll also need to configure DNS records, which varies based on your DNS provider or hosting choice. If you're not using Ubuntu, check out the CentOS web panel resource.
After setting everything up, you can add another domain by configuring it through Webmin or using Roundcube for easier email management.
The process is straightforward but can be tricky depending on the tools you use. If you can’t rely on postfix, consider Zimbra, though you might still need a postfix setup. Most solutions depend on having postfix installed. Think of it like how handbrake relies on ffmpeg—other encoding tools just wrap around it. Personally, after years running my own postfix server, I’d opt for a third-party mail hosting service. If you already manage your domain with mxroute or similar, look into affordable hosting options. Sending emails is the main concern; receiving them is usually fine. Security-wise, email can’t be truly protected—only make it harder to access. This isn’t about finding a pointless task, but realizing some efforts might go to waste if the recipient quickly figures out your patterns.
Thanks for the guidance. The main reason I haven’t considered hosting elsewhere is that I’m already paying for the VPS and using it for purposes beyond a standard website host (such as Cpanel). Of course, I could opt for a more affordable VPS and then add a website host later, but I find my current setup more beneficial. It also allows me to practice Linux command line and explore its features instead of depending solely on control panels and graphical interfaces.
Cpanel not free. For presentation is good, but if you use it for yourself webmin is just fine. Creating emails is just the same as creating the users for the domain. Every users in the domain will automatically get a mailbox.